Block Party Pictures...

A few images from our block party this past weekend. The belly dancer was a huge hit! Thanks to all of you who stopped by and to all our artists who participated. We hope to see you all at our next event!

You're invited....

Don't forget to join us this weekend for our block party!! There will be beautiful artwork - amazing jewellery - vegan beauty products & 100% natural cocoa butter products all for sale!! Felting workshops @ Artfelt & henna tattoos all weekend long....On Saturday grab some pints and pistachios on Rayhoon's patio and sit back and enjoy a belly dancing performance & live music! On Sunday bring along your little ones, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy a great live puppet show!!

We hope to see you and all your friends this weekend!!!

Friday Favourites

 

Have you figured it out yet?? Of course you have, you're so clever, and you're right they are recycled pop bottles. Gives a whole new meaning to "pop" art doesn't it. Designer Garth Britzman of Lincoln, Nebraska created this stunning canopy by pouring small amounts of coloured liquid into empty clear plastic bottles and then strung them together, creating a perfect shaded canopy for parked cars. Although, we think this idea would be perfect to have picnics or dinner parties under or even just to lay back, relax and gaze up at the beautiful shapes and summery colours. It seems like a simple enough little project to try out on your own....hmmm I think we just found some inspiration for our next window display- let the pop drinking begin (it's ok to drink it if it's for an art project right??) 

We hope you all have a lovely weekend- try not to drink too much pop---unless of course your saving the bottles!

If your in the area this weekend, make sure to check out the Fine Art and Craft Festival at the Burlington Art Centre (more info here) - and while you're out stop be the shop to see some other great fine art and handmade products!! 



*Images and details from colossal

Father's Day Gift Guide

Record Bowls $25 by Debra Friedman

 For the music loving dad- with a variety of music albums to choose from your dad can remember the good ol' days in a unique way and use the bowl to keep his keys and small change!! 

Cutting Board $75, Wood Bookmarks $10, Pill Box $20 by Masterpiece Szewc 

Dad will love receiving a gift made by Masterpiece Szewc. The beautiful colours and designs of the wood will really make your gift stand out from the rest- and there practical pieces too, from cutting boards to coasters and pill boxes to bookmarks there's a wooden gift perfect for any dad!

Hand Turned Wooden Vases $70-145 by Paul Gray Diamond

 For the artsy dad- Let your daddy know he's one of a kind with a one of kind hand turned wooden vase, they make for a perfect accent in the office or den. For the dad with sophisticated aesthetic sensibility. 

Cufflinks $28-34 by Barbie's Basement Jewellery

 For the dad who likes to accessorize during the work week- Get dad a gift that will add a touch of retro and quirkiness to his formal ware. With a variety of designs to choose from dad will be thrilled with this thoughtful gift (and will definitely make his co-workers jealous!)

Coconut Necklaces $32 by Walter Munoz

 For the adventurous dad- If your dad loves the outdoors he'll love these hand carved coconut necklaces and the fact that the coconut shells are recycled...dad loves nature, nature loves recycling it's a win win for both! Strung on a sturdy hemp adjustable cord dad can wear this piece while he's out hiking, biking or whatever adventurous thing he likes to do (watching the discovery channel doesn't count, although he can wear it then too)

Clock $60 by Karen Chappelle

For the dad who loves tools- If your dad has a workshop (or wishes he did) this is the perfect gift for him. This unique clock is made from a sander with added recycled metal numbers- you won't have to remind him of the time ever again (if only it was that simple)


We hope you enjoyed this gift guide, and don't forget there are lots more great gift ideas and cards in store, come see for yourself!!

You can also bring him out to our Village Square Block party!! (Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th 10am-5pm) Join us for live music, sidewalk sales, yummy treats and lots more....fun for the whole family!!!

Kids Art Camp

Looking for something fun and creative to keep your kids entertained this summer? Why not sign them up for an art camp? ArtFelt is a beautiful little studio located in Village Square....just a stone throw away from us! ArtFelt is offering week long half day camps for ages 5 to 14, the program is catered to providing a fun artistic experience for both boys and girls and designed for their appropriate age group. Participants of the camps will get a chance to explore a variety of artistic materials that will provide them with the necessary tools to bring out their creative side. Some of the materials and techniques that will be explored are felting, Polymer Clay, Plaster of Paris, Papier Mache, and much more!!!  

Artfeltʼs summer camp is the perfect place for your child to learn, create and discover-  There's something for everyone and definitely worth checking out!! More details below!

 

French Immersion Summer Camp
Come join us in our studio for a week-long adventure into the world of art! Don't worry, English can also be used!

HALF DAY CAMPS  

 

Artfelt will be offering half-day programs throughout the summer. See schedule below to find a

time that works best for you! ! ! !

July 

Week 1:" July 2nd - 6th

Week 2:" July 9th - 13th

Week 3:" July 16th - 20th

 

August

Week 4:" August 13th - 17th

Week 5:" August 20th - 24th

Week 6:" August 27nd - 31st

 

 

Our summer camp schedule is divided into 2 daily workshops; morning & afternoon.

Morning program: 9:30am - 12noon

Afternoon program: 1pm - 3:30pm  

Cost: $135 per week ($125 for additional sibling) 

VISA/Mastercard accepted

Ages: 5 - 14yrs

Every child has a chance to express themselves through art, and at the end of the week, each child takes their masterpieces home.

*Limited spaces available. 

  

Call 905-631-1020to book your spot today!!

 

Artfelt is located in the center of beautiful Village Square!

 

422 Pearl Street 

Burlington, ON  

L7R 2N1

 

Be sure to visit our website for more details!  ArtFelt

 

Friday Favourites

With today's gloomy and rainy forecast it only made sense to showcase the most recent work of photographer Gavin Hammond. Being from London England, Hammond is no stranger to damp and dreary days, but instead of hiding out indoors, Hammond finds inspiration in the city's puddles. These photographs showcase the beautiful architecture of the city as well as the everyday hustle and bustle of tourists and Londoners from the view point of a puddle. It can sometimes be hard to find inspiration and beauty on rainy days but Hammond seems to be able to capture just that in his cities dampened streets. Capturing a city in it's blurred form through the ripples of collected raindrops, creates a magical yet haunting image. However, it is a wonderful reminder that even in the gloomiest of days beauty is still around us....especially if it's mirrored back to us in a a puddle.

We hope you all take a minute today to enjoy the beauty around you and see what magical world's are hidden within a simple little puddle (and once you've captured that beautiful image let your inner child come out and make a splash!)

If your not one for puddle watching there's lots of beautiful and cheerful things to see in the shop, so grab your raincoat and come in and take a look!

Have a wonderful weekend friends and we hope to see you soon!


*Photo Credit: Gavin Hammond 

Father's day cards

For the outgoing dad.....

For the trendy dad.....

For the traditional dad.....

For the coffee drinking dad.....

For the hockey lovin' dad....

Our Father's day cards are here!! Tell dad just how much you appreciate him with a one of kind card. Designs are by one of our very popular card designers Jim Paterson of Nonstopdesigns. Come pick up your father's day card today before they are all gone!! Father's day gift guide coming soon...we have some great gifts ideas that your pop's is sure to love, stay tuned!!

SAVE THE DATE!!

Save the date for Village Square's Block party, it's going to be a great event!!! We hope to see you there- bring your family, friends, and your little dog too!

Any vendors interested in taking part in this event please contact our operations manager at artistswalk@gmail.com

Re-stocked!

Illustration printed on brass locket $48 

Goldfish Locket $48 (fox, barn owl, red poppies & white rabbit also available)

Fabric covered button earrings $20 assorted fabrics available 

Blue Floral Fabric Earrings $20

Red Poppy Post Earrings $28 -Illustration set behind glass set in an antique brass bezel

Blue Scales $28 (other great designs available)

New arrivals from artist Kailey Lang. We have re stocked her very popular locket necklaces.... come pick up yours today, you don't want to miss out on this great accessory...again! We also brought in some of her earrings, a great way to add a bit of art to your ears!! Come in and check them out....they make the perfect little gift!!

Friday Favourites

Grand Larousse (2010)

Great Wave. Altered book, inks. (2012)

Grand Larousse (2010)

Longmen (2010)

Historia das americas (2009)

These magnificent pieces are done by Canadian artist Guy Laramee. Laramee takes old books and carves out 3D landcapes from the books pages. Sometimes the 'sculptures' are done using one book other times the entire book series is used. Once these carvings have been made, Laramee paints on some parts of the 'sculpture' to add a more realistic touch.

For the past 25 years Laramee's art has been influenced by the erosion of cultures- and of culture as a whole. Laramee is interested in how cultures emerge, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. With the vanishing of cultures, some people are displaced and destroyed. Much like the paper bound book.

  "Mountains of disused knowledge return to what they really are: mountains. They erode a bit more and they become hills. Then they flatten and become fields where apparently nothing is happening. Piles of obsolete encyclopedias return to that which does not need to say anything, that which simply IS. Fogs and clouds erase everything we know, everything we think we are. After 30 years of practice, the only thing I still wish my art to do is this: to project us into this thick “cloud of unknowing.” "From the artist statement of Guy Laramee 

There is something so magical about Laramee's carved books. Something about them makes you want to jump right in and explore the created landscape. The detail in these pieces is truly impeccable, and we are quite certain if you didn't get a glimpse of the book spine you would have no idea that these were not the real thing.

We hope you have a lovely weekend....time to sit back and relax and perhaps read a book before a creative artist gets their hands on it. And of course for lots more wonderful art pieces stop by the shop and see what some of our local artists have been up to. 

If your in Quebec this June be sure to check our these pieces at Ste-Hyacinte, Qc.  

*Images & information from  Guy Laramee

A simple streamer DIY

Our new backdrop for our new window display!

A little DIY craft for your Thursday afternoon! This simple DIY adds a fun little touch to your basic party streamers. Although simple, it is a bit time consuming, depending on how many streamers you need- so it's the perfect DIY to do in front of your favourite TV show or while your outside soaking up the beautiful sunshine (just make sure the streamers aren't laying across your legs, that will make for some very awkward tan lines).

To start you are going to need your basic crepe paper streamers- that's it that's all, oh and your going to need to use both hands at the same time (sorry folks, this DIY is not 'margarita-in-one-hand-craft -in-the-other' friendly).

Step one: Roll out your party streamer, not fully but enough to give you some slack as you go along.

Step two: Grab the end of the streamer. Hold the paper with your thumb & index finger of one hand
while gently twisting the paper two times with the other. The paper will fold around your fingers. Give a quick pinch to the fold to flatten each little section.

Step 3: Repeat with as even 'circles' as possible. This can be achieved by pinching the paper closely to the previous twist. The closer the sections are to each other the better the over all garland looks.

*For an even more dramatic look you could place two different colours over the other and then twist, for a two toned look!

Step 4: Hang up and enjoy the celebration!! (now you can enjoy that margarita!)

These little garlands are the perfect little touch for any celebration, birthdays, backyard BBQ's, baby/bridal showers....whatever the occassion this simple little streamer trick will add a delicate yet fun touch to your party.  String them across a room, hang them in front of a door way for a fun entrance, or hang them from ceiling to floor for a fun backdrop for photo's! The possibilities are endless...if you give it a try, we'd love to see your final result, email us your images: artistswalk@gmail.com

Happy Crafting friends!!